George Chakhava

(1923–2007) Soviet and Georgian architect

George Chakhava (Georgia, 1923–2007) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, George Chakhava belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

George Chakhava was born in Tbilisi. George Chakhava trained at Georgian Technical University. George Chakhava was awarded USSR State Prize.

The best-known works include ‘Bank of Georgia headquarters’, ‘Café Fantasy’, and ‘Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument’. The catalogue has one building by George Chakhava. The dated building is from 1975.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Reima Pietilä, Eulie Chowdhury, Liviu Ciulei, Kornél Pajor, and Yona Friedman.

• Bank of Georgia headquarters